non-regional
|non/re/gion/al|
B2
/nɒnˈriːdʒənl̩/
not specific to a region
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-regional' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'regional' which pertains to a specific area or region.
Historical Evolution
'non-regional' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'regional' to describe something not confined to a specific region.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not pertaining to a specific region,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not specific to any particular region or area.
The non-regional accent made it difficult to determine where she was from.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42